Cal-Mum Classroom Monthly
October 2023
Welcome to Raider Country!
A Letter from the Superintendent
Dear Raiders,
On December 5, 2023, residents of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District will vote on a capital improvement project with NO ADDITIONAL TAX IMPACT. The project, spanning both the Elementary and Middle/High School buildings, features a comprehensive range of enhancements aimed at modernizing and improving the educational facilities within the district.
For the Elementary School, these improvements include the establishment of a state-of-the-art Library Innovation Center, reconfiguration of the main entry and office areas, security enhancements to ensure the safety of students and staff, roof and window replacement, auditorium upgrades, boiler replacement, and the resurfacing of parking lots and driveways. These upgrades collectively aim to create a more conducive and secure environment for learning, with a focus on technological innovation and infrastructure reliability.
The Middle/High School project mirrors these goals by incorporating a Library Innovation Center renovation, main entry and office reconfiguration, additional security enhancements, auditorium improvements, PA system upgrades for better communication and educational experiences, and the resurfacing of the middle/high driveway.
By addressing these critical elements, the district aims to ensure that students have access to the best possible learning environment, all while assuring residents that this project will be undertaken without imposing any additional tax burden.
Please vote on Tuesday, December 5, from 12-9 p.m. in the District Office. Upon a successful vote, the District will begin the Capital Project in late spring 2025, and it is anticipated that the project will be completed by December 31, 2026. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Robert Molisani
Superintendent of Schools
Tom Callan Award
The type of hard work and dedication that characterized Tom Callan’s life has become the cornerstone upon which Caledonia-Mumford/Byron-Bergen football tradition is based. Tom believed that football games are won by the people who handle the underappreciated chores of blocking and tackling. The names of these people are often lost in the headlines, but without them no team can win.
The Tom Callan Award is given annually to the Raider player who best exemplifies the values that Tom stood for both on and off the field. This year, the Tom Callan Award was presented by his great-grandchildren, Callan and Caroline Cappotelli.
Congratulations to this year's recipient, Damon Linzy!
Robert C. Freeman Award
The Robert C. Freeman Award is presented to a member of the current senior class who exemplifies outstanding citizenship.
This award honors a great former teacher, principal, and coach at Caledonia-Mumford, Mr. Robert C. Freeman. Mr. Freeman placed great emphasis on good citizenship, and his leadership was an inspiration to all who worked with him, studied under him, or knew him.
Congratulations to this year's recipient, Kaelyn Jake!
Halloween at Cal-Mum
Dig Pink raises $1,800
On October 3, the JV and Varsity Volleyball teams hosted Letchworth for their annual Dig Pink match!
In addition to a thrilling five-set Raider win, a donation of $1,800 was made to the Side Out Foundation for breast cancer research. Throughout the evening, there were raffles, concessions, and a ceremony honoring breast cancer warriors and their families.
We would like to thank he Angry Rooster for their donation of food for the concession stand and community members who came out to support the Side Out Foundation that evening.
Spanish Club hosts annual "DÃa de los Muertos" celebration
Cal-Mum Junior Presents on Panel in Albany
Lilly Fiscus, Cal-Mum junior and president of the SPECTRUM Club, was recently asked to speak on a panel at the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference in Albany. Lilly was selected to represent the GLOW region. She was one of only five students chosen to present to over 450 mental health practitioners, school counselors, and teachers. Lilly collaborated with Dr. Michael Paff, School Psychologist at Highland Central School District in Highland, NY, and Victor Rose, Associate in Instructional Services for Social Work, NYS Department of Education. There were 65 attendees in her break-out session: "What Schools and Families Can Do to Support LGBTQIA+ Students". Lilly was the youth voice to discuss what affirming schools and families can look like.
Pre-K Corner
Students in Mrs. Hopkins' and Mrs. Pukos' Pre-K classrooms are doing a great job of learning routines, rules, and expectations, as well as making new friends. This is the first school experience for our littlest learners and they are enjoying learning more about each other and themselves! There's been some exciting celebrations, such as September's "Teddy Bear Fun Day" - students brought in their favorite teddies and went on a bear hunt around the school trying to find teddy bears. The last clue led them to the outdoor classroom, where they found mini teddy bears for each student! Students also made teddy bear-themed snacks - Mrs. Pukos' class made teddy bear heads out of chocolate-covered doughnuts, and Mrs. Hopkins' class made teddy bear race cars using Ho-Ho's.
October has been a very busy month for our Pre-K students! They participated in many activities related to our October themes of fire safety, pumpkins, fall, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Halloween. Recently, students went on their very first field trip to Coyle's Pumpkin Ranch and Farm. This was the first time most of the students had ever ridden on a school bus, and they were very excited! Students were able to touch and feel the textures of a variety of pumpkins and gourds, play in the corn pit, find their way through sunflower and corn mazes, pet and feed animals, play lawn games, and pick out their own pumpkin to bring home. Thank you to the Coyles for hosting such a fun day!
Pre-K also wants to thank the Mumford and Caledonia fire departments for letting them visit the Mumford Fire Department. Students learned all about fire safety and the equipment firefighters use, sat in the fire truck, and enjoyed a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog in his rescue vehicle. Students were gifted a firefighter helmet and an awesome bag of swag from both fire departments. At the end of October, students celebrated Clifford Fun Day with Clifford-themed centers, Clifford t-shirts that Mrs. Stein and Mrs. VanAllen painted, and made puppy chow for a delicious snack!
Spring 2024 Musical Announced!
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Volunteer as a Junior Achievement Presenter today!
Current Job Openings
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